SAM #80NSSC26940026Q

NASA sole source procurement of 4BW 500 CYL E11580 5 GALLON stainless steel cylinders from Columbiana Boiler Company

NASA is seeking to procure specialized stainless steel cylinders for use at its Kennedy and Glenn Research Centers. - NASA Kennedy Space Center will purchase 3 units of 4BW 500 CYL E11580 5 GALLON stainless steel cylinders (part number CYL 18020F) - Cylinders must conform to non-DOT specification 4BW regulations - Vendor must have special permits for non-DOT specification cylinders - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends a sole source procurement from Columbiana Boiler Company, LLC - Columbiana Boiler Company is identified as the only provider for these containers - Procurement uses commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 - NAICS code is 332420 (Metal Container Manufacturing) - Performance will occur at NASA Glenn Research Center - Responses to capability statements are invited, but quotes will not be evaluated - Period of performance ends September 30, 2026 - No services are included; this is a goods-only procurement - Estimated contract value is likely in the low to mid five-figure range, based on quantity and product type

Description

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPBILITY STATEMENT IN THE SUBJUECT LINE.

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 4BW 500 CYL E11580 5 GALLON containers.  

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to COLUMBIANA BOILER COMPANY, LLC 200 W Railroad ST Columbiana, Ohio 44408-1281 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that COLUMBIANA BOILER COMPANY, LLC  is the sole provider of 4BW 500 CYL E11580 5 GALLON containers.  

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 332420.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/20/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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